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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, February 22 (Xinhua) — China has now overtaken North America as the world's largest box office market. As of Saturday, its box office revenue since the beginning of 2026, including pre-sales, had exceeded 7 billion yuan (about $970 million), slightly higher than North America's total for the same period (about $938 million), according to online ticketing platforms.
The strong domestic box office was largely due to the ongoing Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year) holidays, which began on February 15.
During the nine-day holiday, cinemas across China premiered a multitude of blockbusters across a variety of genres and themes, providing the perfect backdrop for family gatherings and festive fun.
The film "Pegasus 3," the third installment in the Han Han franchise starring Shen Teng, topped the box office charts. Since its release, the film has grossed over two billion yuan.
The first two films in the series were released during similar holidays in 2019 and 2024, grossing a combined 5 billion yuan.
Zhang Yimou's thriller "Calm Before the Storm" took second place on the chart with box office receipts of 701 million yuan. It was closely followed by the Chinese martial arts action film "Blade of the Guardians: Desert Wind Rises," which grossed 577 million yuan. -0-
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